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Cohen (Harvard Law School), Farahany (Duke Univ. School of Law), Greely (Stanford Univ. School of Law), and Shachar (Harvard Law School) have brought together an excellent resource for anyone studying human genetics, biotechnology, medicine, philosophy, ethics, the law, or any combination of these. The selected essays cover the very real concerns generated by emerging technologies in the field of genetic testing, particularly regarding such genetic tools as are currently marketed as direct-to-consumer products. When is it ethical to collect or share genetic information? Do people own their personal genetic data? What rules should apply when insurance companies want to use such information? What if the genetic information doesn't point to a clear course of action? An impressive gathering of academic authors with expertise in genetics, medicine, ethics, and law, as well as contributors from the corporate sector, analyze and discuss these and many other fundamental questions. This book provides essential reading for anyone interested in what is currently possible or what might soon become possible and how society should think about governing the responsible use of genetic data and biotechnologies.Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readers.